Gearbox Entertainment's mission to "Entertain the World" has a special meaning for the role of Talent Coordinator as they will be a key player in connecting Gearbox and our affiliates across a multitude of projects, including wrangling voice over talent and motion capture performers to tracking priorities and budgets for internal stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary point of contact between Gearbox and Agents/Talent
- Negotiate rates/deal terms directly with Agents/Talent
- Draft project-specific talent contracts using approved templates
- Ensure talent agreements and time sheets are signed and processed
- Track all voice-over and performance capture sessions
- Scheduling of talent, Voice-over and Motion Capture
- Prepare bi-weekly talent payroll report to be sent to Signatory for processing
- Work with other departments, including Creative Production, Motion Capture, in the continuing development of internal database/website to ensure project, performer and agent information is complete, including contact information, deal points, credit, role, etc.
- Advise and educate producers, casting, production, finance, and legal of the requirements under the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement
- Approve and process Signatory and non-union talent invoices
- Track and improve budgeting and forecasting for projects
WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT PERSON
- You are patient, solution-oriented and have the ability to persuade others
- You maintain a positive atmosphere during difficult negotiations
- You are an enthusiastic and positive person that can motivate others
- You have unique X-Factors that you can offer the team where we can learn from you as much as you can learn from us!
- You desire to grow both individually and with the team
- You love games and have a passion for game making and helping others be as creative as possible
REQUIREMENTS
- Stellar negotiation skills including thinking clearly and rapidly under pressure, setting limits and persuading others
- Clear and concise interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes
- High level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple projects/ deadlines
- Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise
- Able to work flexible hours
- *Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreements, especially the Interactive Media Agreement
- Must have experience working with SAG-AFTRA talent